Desk Job - Help

Scarlette_2

I have a desk job for 8 hours a day, where I'm the first contact for anyone that comes in.
I'm not allowed to leave my desk except for lunch and bathroom breaks.

Is there anything that I can do while I sit at my desk as far as exercise?

Thanks for your help!

kk_stephens

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taso42

What about exercising before or after work? That's what works for me.

flyingwrite

Walk in place. Do the Stanley! Grab a ream of paper and do leg lifts. Take the long way to the bathroom (use one in a different department if applicable). Take the stairs. Take a short walk before you eat lunch. There are SO many things you can do and nobody will ever know. Good luck!

tinalatina

My job is like that too! I used to bring a resisitance band with me to work but stopped...I should probably dig that up again. You can work your triceps by lifting your body up from the seat. Google Office Excercises.

I run up and down our stairs 3 flights a few times on my potty breaks. hahah every little bit helps.

Good luck!

therealangd

Leg ups. Sit on the edge of your chair. Hold on to the seat. Raise and Lower your legs.

I wouldn't worry too much about the time you are at your desk. Go for a walk on your lunch break.

killagb

Kegels.

kbw414

Take the long way to the bathroom? Go to one further away, and run up some steps in the meantime?

Walk during your lunch break?

Being chained to your desk sounds horrendous. What kind of job do you have?

MrDude_1

umm, maybe a gripper like this:
http://ironmind-store.com/No1-Captains-of-Crush-Hand-Gripper/productinfo/1251/

but really.. no.
but thats not as bad as some people think it is.. as long as your do something outside work 3x a week, you're just as fine as someone that runs around all day.

just dont sit around eating at your desk, and account for the fact that you burn less calories, and you'll be fine.

BAMFMeredith

I'm at my desk pretty much all day too (although I can get up whenever I want), so I make sure I stand up and at least move around my office once an hour. Staying seated all day isn't exactly good for you, so I would try to stand up and move your legs a little once an hour (even if it's just at your desk).

Bikini27

Stand as often as possible.
Drink lots of water so you can get up and move around at least once an hour.
And move your tuckus on your lunches, walk in a park or go to the nearest store and browse for your lunch time.
I'm strapped to a desk all day myself and these are the only tips I have found that really work for me.
And then I get home and kick butt to a video/go to the gym and run.

BAMFMeredith

Kegels.

Hahahahahahahahahahaha

onedayillbamilf

I have a job like that. Pace the floor when it's not busy.

Ephena

I have the same problem, and would be interested in what people suggest too.

So far, I have been able to make little adjustments. Our office has a hallway that circles the building with offices on both sides. Every time I have to get up from my desk I go all the way around it. Our lunch room is upstairs and the drinking fountain in on the ground floor. I will go upstairs to heat my food or tea, then go back down to fill my water bottle, then back up to get my food.

Redapplecandie

I'm lucky enough to have an empty hallway outside my office, and I get totally crazy. Lunges, sprints, jumping jacks, little Zumba dances.
And I don't care that its on camera, since I'm the one in charge of the cameras!

MrDude_1

Kegels.

this too.. hehe.

LaurasClimb

Some of my days are spent sitting at my desk...those are the days I really struggle. Even though it's not something you can log, one of the things I do is just "suck it in." Kinda work those ab muscles as you are sitting there, when you reach for stuff, give it a little extra effort, that kind of thing.

tonyacoursey

I have the same job! I have been trying to find something as well. I tap my feet and walk around my desk alot. I don't count it as excercise because I am sure it doesn't burn more than 20 calories...lol I would love to hear some other ideas

ahmpierce1

I also have a desk job..8-9 hours a day.

I find working out in the morning is the key. This revs up your energy level for the work day.

As for desk exercises, you can always do arm circles. I do 100 each way. Also, calf raises...make sure you SQUEEEEZE the muscles. Also, just general fidgeting has shown to burn and extra 200-300 calories a day...so bounce that foot all day long!!!!

wannagofast27

can you stand up at your desk? When I worked at a gas station I used to stand at the counter and go up on my tip toes over and over. slow and then fast. It helps tone and build of your calf muscles. other than that, aren't you leagally allowed 2 15 min breaks for each 8 hour shift? sometimes I would go and walk the parking lot at my last desk job.

TheKitsune6

Sounds exactly like my job. I make time before work, during my lunch breaks, or after work to exercise.

puppy1002

I do too and what I try and do is go the long way to the bathroom and do so make jumping jacks in the bathroom. Just to get moving. Also if your able to get your desk raised and a high chair so you can stand and work or sit.

zbmb30

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jennmartin82

I have the same problem, 10 hour a day desk job, I try fitting in a walk on my lunch break, and after work.

All good advise here

lexagon

When you get out of your chair use just your legs to push you up, no arms (if you can).
Take a walk on your breaks ( i do this just for the fresh air alone)
A couple wall push-ups on bathroom breaks, same for squats.

I have the same problem. I've actually seen that they sell bike pedals that you can put under your desk, I might actually invest in a set, just to get a little extra cardio in every day.

Bellyroll

I ride my bike to work and I go for a walk during lunch time. Most girls there are not happy with what I do but I just ignore them.

wareagle8706

I am at a desk all day long as well, staring at a computer. I suggest the same thing most of these people have.

I'd say butt clenches. Desk push ups (put your hands on the edge of your desk and do push ups. Get up at least once an hour. Ab Clenches. I constantly tap my foot and re-adjust myself in my chair. And from what I've read on LiveStrong and other websites people who do this burn up to 100-ish more calories per day than people who don't.

Bikini27

Check out this article about Desk Jobs and your health. It gives me a good reason to get up as often as possible!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39523298/ns/health-mens_health/t/why-your-desk-job-slowly-killing-you/

8Spokes

These folks are giving good advice. :-) I work at a desk as well (8-10hrs) and although I work out in the morning and evening, i make it a point to move my joints while I'm at work.

Have you considered bringing an exercise ball and sitting on that instead of a regular office chair?

_snw_

me too - I just plan my workouts after work. i get paid to work at work, not exercise. ~wink~ (not being schnarky!)

angiemartin78

I didn't read all posts, so this may have already been said...

Can you exercise on your lunch break and then eat your lunch at your desk? That's what I have to do. I have 2 small kids so no time for exercise before or after work.

Good luck to you!